Blaqbonez Names the Greatest Afrobeats Songs
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has revealed his list of the greatest Afrobeats songs of all time. During a podcast appearance, he called "African Queen" by 2Face Idibia the pinnacle of the genre. He also highlighted the following key tracks:
"Ojuelegba" – Wizkid
"Ye" – Burna Boy
"If" – Davido
"Safe" – M.I
According to him, these songs played a monumental role in shaping Afrobeats and gaining global recognition.
DJ Slim Criticizes Ghanaian Artists' Approach to Awards
Ghanaian DJ DJ Slim has expressed concern over local artists' lack of ambition for global recognition and awards like the Grammy Awards.
His comments were sparked by Stonebwoy’s statement that his album Up and Running was not made with Grammy consideration in mind.
DJ Slim also criticized some Ghanaian artists for their indifference toward the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), noting that some do not even engage with their own nominations.